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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1929
Page
3
A column mixes political notes, river reports, and quirky observations from Nebraska. Mentions Sorensen and Norris in Washington, Ak-Ser-Ben in Omaha, and varied local musings from markets to weather and public figures.
The article notes the Pensacola cruiser as a key addition to U S naval defense, compares it to Salt Lake City, and mentions a pocket veto ruling. It also reports American Woolen’s 1928 loss versus 1927 profit and quotes General Dawes telling reporters to mind their own business about his baggage.
Figures from Travelers Insurance show windstorms and tornadoes in 1928 killed about 2000 people and caused roughly 50 million dollars in damage. High winds caused 1860 deaths and 35 million dollars in losses, more than tornadoes. Experts note no effective prevention exists.
The Rev T Rhondda Williams urged discarding the creeds of pre scientific theology at the Congregational Union assembly in City Temple New York. He argued traditional doctrines hinder belief among educated people and urged embracing science and a revived faith rooted in inner truth. He warned against Church arrogance and urged a forward moving inclusive Christianity not bound to outdated skins and phrases.
A brief remark notes rheumatism as a common bother but the primary means to manage older people, reflecting a dated welfare or medical viewpoint. Institutions or groups referenced remain unclear in the fragment.
Coroia B. Phelps files a partition suit in the District Court of Cass County Nebraska against Tan FP Phelps Nina L Phelps Charles Phelps Harry Phelps and Julian K Phelps and others to partition Lots 11 and 12 in Louisville and the south half of the southwest quarter of Section Township 12 Range 11 and determine rights. Defendants must answer by July 15, 1929. D O Dwyer attorney dated May 25 1929.
The State of Nebraska Cass County In County Court. To creditors of Myrtle Gillispie estate. I will sit at the County Court room Plattsmouth on July 12 1928 and October 14 1929 at 10 am to receive and examine all claims. Three months from July 12 1929 to present claims and one year from July 12 1929 to pay debts. Witness my hand and the seal of County Court June 7 1929.
The text lists probate notices for Marshall W. Smith and John Cory deceased. It states claim filing sessions in the County Court in Plattsmouth and Cass County with dates July 5 1929 and October 7 1928 for Smith and July 19 1929 and October 21 1929 for Cory, detailing claim review, debt payment deadlines and court seal stamps.
The County Court records the death of Athaliah Bayar of Plettemouth in the county on June 28 1929 and September 30 1929. The document notes payment timeline from June 28 1829 with a final deadline June 25 1929 and is dated May 22 1929 with the county seal.
The text references the estate of Benjamin Dill of Plattsmouth, with claim submission limited to three months from July 5 and debt payment limits of one year from July 5, 1928. The document cites dates in 1925 and 1928 and mentions the succession in Plattsmouth, Nebraska.
The County Court sets July 12 1925 at 10:00 a m for hearing Paul Bartek Sr petitioning for administration of Frances Bartek deceased estate. Notice ordered in Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior to hearing.
State and Cass County district court orders sale of Lot 53 Wise's Out Lots Addition Plattsmouth as part of Hans Tams estate to satisfy a judgment owed to The Standard Savings and Loan Association of Omaha. Auction set for July 13 at 4 pm at the south front door of the Cass county courthouse.
The Standard Savings and Loan Association of Omaha files a petition in Cass county District Court to foreclose a mortgage on Lot 11 Block 11 in Plattsmouth the estate of Roy L. McElwain heirs and others are named defendants. The action seeks $1,224.66 plus costs and equitable relief with an answer due by July 29, 1929.
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